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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25
Election Notice.

TO THE VOTERS OF JEFFERSON
County and to the Commissioners and
Canvassers of Election appointed by
the County Court Of said county NJ
each Of the voting precincts therein:
By virtue of the foregoing writ of cleo
ton issued by the Hon. +. w. Wilson,
Governor of the State Of West Virginia,
to the undersigned, Sheriff of said coun-
ty, notice is hereby given that the polls
will be opened at each voting precinct
in said county and special election
held on
TUESDAY, APRIL 9TH, 1857,
for the purpose of electing a Delegate TO
the House of Delegates in this State, 10
fill the vacancy caused during the recess
of the Legislature by the resignation of
the Hon. Daniel b. Lucas, Delegate from
this county, and the Commissioners and
officers of Election at each voting pre-
cinct in said county are hereby notified
and required to attend at the polls in
their several voting precincts and cause
an election to be held on that day be-
tween the hours prescribed by law. SUI
perintend the same and to perform all
other duties required of them by law.
j. GARLAND HURST,
Sheriff Of Jefferson County.
March 9th, 1887.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25
TO THE LADIES.


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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25

Hon. c. L. Flournoy, Of Hamp-
shire, arrived in town at noon yes
terday. He speaks in Shepherds
town this evening, and in Charles
town tomorrow at l o'clock. Last
evening he was at Ripon. Mr.. Flour
noy is one of the very strongest men
in this State and he is not afraid to
express his opinions; but above all,
and more than sill, he is honest, true
and loval to his convictions.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25
From the Martinsburg statesman


The prospect for fruit so far is be-
lieved to be frst-class. 1t was not
injured during any of the cold spells
of the winter, and does not seem to
be forward enough to be caught by
ordinary spring freezing.
The Martinsburg Daily Gazette
made its debut on Monday, and is a
very neat four-column sheet. We
wish it success.
Mr.. John Snodeal, who, as stated
last week, was stricken with paraly-
sis about a week ago, died on Satur-
day morning from the effects of the
disease. He was buried on Monday
in Green Hill Cemetery, the funeral
services having been held in the NJ.
+. church
Mr.. d. II. Bowers is building q
barn on Mr.. Leidig's farm, 60 by 80
feet, which will cost over $4,000.
Twenty six boats left Cumberland
on the canal Saturday, the compan-
les paving the bOatman 10 cents
freight, which is stated TO be the
rate agreed upon to prevail until
April 1st, when it may be changed,
though il is hoped it will not be
made any less. Last year the rate
was 90 cents.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25

Mr.. Chas. E. Cunningham, of Ar
kansas, and former Western Ma
rylander, has been on a visit to his
nephews, Messrs. B. c. and Thomas
B. Washington, of this place. Mr..
Cunningham was one of the noted
"forty-niners," who went from this
section to California in 1S49, and
until this visit had not been in
Charlestown for thirty-three years.
Spirit.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25
LIST OF VOTING PRECINCTS.

COMMISSIONERS AND CANVASS
ers OF Elections appointed by the
County Court of Jefferson county, w.
Va, at the May Term, 1886, for the
term OF two years:
cHARLEsTowN.
Comm issioners.-David II. Cockrell, c.
G. Conklyn, ID. +. Leisenring.
Canuassers. --Robt. Chew, Oscar NJ.
Lucas, Amos Dunlap.
zoAR's SCHOOL HOUSE.
T.. Currie, JAS. b. McGarry.
KABLETowN.
Commissioners o. Norris, Geo.
Harris, ID. f. Shoemaker.
SUMMIT POINT.
Commissioners. v. Shirley, n.
II. Willis, Il. B. Haines.
MIDDLEwAY.
Commissioners NJ. Nicely, Jas.
w. League, Daniel Getzendanner.
LEETowN.
Commissioners r.. Henderson,
Il. G. Watson, Jno. w. Clendening.
KEARSEysvILLE.
Commissioners T. Trussell, Da-
vid Il. Jones, A. Trump.
sHEPHERDsTowN.
Commissi0aers.--E G.. w. Herr, John
II. little, j, Il. Fleming.
Cdnuassers.-J. Il. Bragonier, q. I.
Licklider, John Keplinger.
DUPFIELDs.
Com0iissioners.-A. T. Link, Calvin
Tabler, r. l.. Wysong.
HARPER's FERRY.
Commissioners James Conway, VIM.
T. Baden, A. M. Sponceller.
Caapdssers. w. Beall, James
\. Smallwood, Thomas Geary.
HALLTowN.
Commissioneys.-J. w. Rider, JOS. l..
Eichelberger, George Koonce.
OAK GROVE.
Commissioners George NJ. Duke, Ja-
cob III. Engle, w. J. Miller.
MANNING's SCHOOL HOUSE, CHARLES
TOWN DISTRICT.
CoaD,issi0ners.-L III. Dillow, Jr.,
John III. Hostler, George w. Bryant.
Teste-
#. A. MOORE,
Clerk Of County Court.
March 9th. 1887.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25

On Wednesday of last week, an
engine on the Marietta Mineral Rail-
road, went through the high bridge
near Vincent, this State, and fell to
the bottom of the Ravine, distance
of95 feet. The fireman and engineer
were instantly killed, and 3 other
men who were on board at the time
were seriously injured.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25

EASTER nigh. 1t comes early
this year, on the 10th fApril. Good
Friday accordingly falls on the Sth.
There are many who cannot compre-
bend why Easter doesn't fall on a
regular date, as Christmas, etc. 1t
is becauseitis regulated by the moon.
The day is reckoued thus; The first
Sunday after the first full moon after
the Dist dav of March.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25

Mr.. Samuel Lang, of Oxford Nd,
who was in our city about two weeks
ago making preparations to open a
tailoring establishment, has returned
with his outfit, and is now ready and
willing to show his samples and take
orders. Mr.. L. has secured the ser
vices of Mr.. Nat Cowley, who is wei
known to ali our citizens as seam
Sfap
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25
Notice to Lien-HOlderS.

TO ALI, PERSONS HOLDING LIENS
by Judgment or otherwise on the real
estate or any part thereof OF Jacob
Merritt, deceased.
In pursuance of a decree Of the Circuit
Conf of Jefferson county, made in a
cause therein pending, to subject the
real estate of Jacob Merritt to the salts
faction of the liens thereon, you are
hereby required to present all claims
held by you and each of YOU against the
said Jacob Merritt, which are liens on
his real estate or any part of it, for adju-
dication to me at my office ID Charles
town, w. Va, on or before the IND DAY
CLEON MOORE,
p,ch95-4t. Commissioner.
Democrat fee 1928.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25

The property of Mr.. Willis O'Ban-
non, deceased, in Mobile Alabama,
has recently been secured, by Mr..
n. S. White, to the proper heirs, two
of whom are in this town;-Mr. AL
fred O'Bannon, a brother, and Mrs.
Bette Harrell, sister. The first
payment has been made,and although
the amount is not large, it proves
very acceptable to the parties in
their old age.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25
WEST VIRGINIA DEMOCRAT, MAFsCH as 1881

A young fellow named Cameron in
Richie county was taken i'll with
measles. His grandmother placed
him between two ticks Of feathers
with hot stones at his feet and live
sheep on each side of him in order to
sweat the boy. Death soon relieved
him
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25

\ man who has practiced medi-
cine for 40 years ought to know salt
from sugar; read what he says:
TOLEDO, o., Jan. 1887.
Messrs. f. j. Cheney & Co-Gen-
tlemen: have been in the general
practice of medicine for most 40
years, and would say that in all my
practice and experience, have never
seen preparation that l could pre-
scribe with as much confidence Of
success as 1 can Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by you. Have pre-
scribed it q great many times and
it's effect is wonderful, and would
say in conclusion that | have yet to
find case of Catarrh that it would
not cure, if they would take it &C
cording to directions.
Yours truly,
L. L. GORSUCH, NJ. d.
Office, 215 Summit st.
We will give 800 for any case of
Catarrh that can not be cured with
Halls Catarrh Cure. Taken inter
nally. Z. j. CHENEY Il co.
Proprietors, Toledo, o.
90 Sold by Druggists, 70 cents.
MARLIN
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25

About two tons of trade dollars
have been redeemed at the sub
treasury in this city within the past
ten days. They weigh sixty thou
sand troy ounces. About 100000 of
these dollars are made into silver
bricks in the assay Office each day.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dawson are
in New York making arrangements
for having the main house on
"Claymont" rebuilt this spring. We
predict that Claymont in a few
wears will be one Of the handsomest
residences in this county.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25

The following changes in star
schedules were made last Monday in
West Virginia; Rowlesburgh to St.
George; Leave Rowlesburgh daily,
except Sunday, at p. m, arrive at
St George by 7 p. M; leave st.
George daily, except Sunday, at 6
a. M, arrive at Rowlesqurgh by u
no.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25

jim May, colored, was arrested
by Sergeant Young on Tuesday last
and brought before Mayor Hough,
charged with stealing a lamp off of
one of the street lampposts. He was
fined $40, but not being able to pay
the fine, was put in the lookup, and
on the following morning. May was
missing, he having dug hole in the
wall large enough to crawl through.
He has not vet been re-captured.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25
Z EXTRACT FROM DECREE OF FEB
RUARY 18TH, 1851

at is adjudged, ordered and decreed
that this cause be referred to Cleon
Moore, one of the Commissioners OF this
Court, who shall, after giving the notice
required by law, audit and settle the az
ministration accounts of Jacob IL. Engle,
administrator of Jacob Merritt, deceas,-
ed, and ascertain and report all the real
estate of which Jacob Merritt died
seized AID the value and annual rental
value thereof, and all debts which are
liens upon the land or any part thereof,
their amounts and priorities, as well as
all other debts of said Jacob Merritt,
their amounts and priorities."
\ Copy-Teste,
T. w. LATIMER, Clerk.
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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25
Miss Agnes Herndon, who is Gre

Miss Agnes Herndon, who is ere
ating quite Juror on the American
stage, is a native of Lewisburg, w.
Va, and her name Matte Frazier,
a daughter of the late JAS. Frazier
of that place. She was bright, in
telligent and beautiful girl. Being
related to the Herndon family about
Fredericksburg, Virginia, she adopt
ed Agnes Herndon as her stage name.
Charleston Star.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25
ExrcU7rvE DEPARTMENT.,
March 7tb, 1887.
The State Of West Virginia.
TO the Sheriff Of Jefferson County,
Greetiuo:

QFCCttHS.
A Vacancy having occurred in the
representation In the Legislature Of this
State, occasioned by the resignation Of
Hon. DANIEL b. LUCAS, one of the
delegates elect for the county of JET
FERSON, you, the said Sheriff, are
hereby commanded in the name Of the
State of West Virginia, to cause poll to
be opened and an election to be held at
the several places of voting in the said
county Of JEFFERSON, on TUESDAY,
the 9Th day of APRIL, 1887, for the pur-
pose of choosing delegate to the Legis-
lature to fill the vacancy aforesaid; and
you, the said Sheriff, are further COM
manded to give immediate notice to the
commissioners Of election in the several
districts in said county, and to publish
and post the notices OF said election at
the places and in the manner prescribed
by law.
In witness whereof, /, E. w. VIII
SON, Governor of said State, have here
unto set my hand and caused the Great
Seal of said State to be affixed at the
Capitol in the City of Charleston, this
7th day of March, 1857, and OF the State
the Twenty-fourth.
By the Governor,
T.. w. WILSON.
HENRY s. WALKER, Sec'y. of State.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25
Thomas H. Mason, Business Manager,

Camden's managers are making a
still-hunt. They conceal their can.
didate for the Legislature Monop-
oly has set a trap. Watch monopoly
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25

Mr.. Geo. w. SPOTS, for at least
half century well-known citizen
of this town, died on Monday morn
ing after very long illness, in the
list wear of his age.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25

Mr.. T. L. Beller has contracted to
erect for the firm Of VIM. Phillips IL
Sons a sash factory, and commenced
work Yesterday.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25
Notice to Creditors.
TO THE CREDITORS OF JACOB
Merritt, deceased.

TO THE CKEDTIOKS OF TNNUD
Merritt, deceased.
In pursuance of decree of the Circuit
Court of the county of Jefferson, made
in cause therein pending to subject the
real estate of the said Jacob Merritt TO
the payment OF his debts, YOU are re-
ouired to present your claims against
the estate of the said Jacob Merritt for
adjudication to Cleon Moore, Commits
sioner, at his Office in the said county on
or before the IND DAY OF NAY, 1851.
Witness, T. w. Latimer, Clerk of said
Court, this 18th day of March, 1857.
It. w. LATIMER, Clerk
mch25-6t.
Democrat fee $500
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25

Mr.. Geo. Porterfeld, recently lost
a valuable mare from lockjaw. Mr..
Geo. Packet also lost one of his fine
match SOrrels.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given TO all parties
interested, that viii execute the fore
going decree at my Office in Charles
town, jefferson county, w. Va, on
APRIL 9, 1857.
FORREST w. BROWN,
mch4-4t. Commissioner.
Democrat Fee, 1928.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25
SPECIAL CLUB RATES.

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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25

J. b. Lowman, a merchant at Vel
low Springs, Hampshire county, lost
his whole stock of goods By fire. His
stock was valued at $4,000, on which
there was an insurance of l,5OO.
Nothing was saved from the burning
building except the books and a
small amount of money. There are
suspicious that the fire was the work
Ofburglars who first robbed the store
and then set fire to the premises.
This is the third fire in that neigh
borhOod within a recent period.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25
against

JACOB II. ENGLE, Administrator and
Trustee OF Jacob Merritt, deceased;
Jacob Merritt, Alga Merritt, now
Bumgardner) Cassius Merritt, VIM.
Merritt, Eliza Cockrell, Mary Jane
Anderson, Rose Unseld, Annie Me-
rift, Charles Merritt, Emma Cook,
Mary Jane Anderson, Adam Cockrell,
Charles Engle, James 2. Cook, James
Anderson, VIM. E. Anderson, me
First National Bank of Jefferson, Muir
tina Walsh, w. II. II. Spangler, John
Tally. John Hess, Daniel B. Hastings,
James NJ. Engle, II. C. Merritt, Thos.
J. Merritt, Barbara Merritt, Maria D..
Merritt, Joseph Merritt and Geo. Me-
ritz Defendants.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25

The Legislature increased the
number Of appointed cadets to the
W. Va, University to 104. This was
correct. This gives an average Of
two cadets to each county.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that VIII exc
cute the foregoing decree at my Office in
CharlestOwn, w. Va, on the IND DAY
OF MAY, 1887.
CLEON MOORE,
mch25-4t. Commissioner.
Democrat fee $3.50.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25

Respectfully submitted,
WM. III. T. LEWIS,
j. II. STRIDER,
HENRY b. DAVENPORT,
j. :. MELVIN,
Jos. L. EICHELBERGER,
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25
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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25
IN CHANCERY
Extract from Decree of Feb. 18th, ISL

son consideration whereof the Court
doth adiudge, order and decree that this
cause be referred to Forrest w. Brown,
a Commissioner of this Court, with in
structions TO ascertain the real estate OF
which the Defendants, +. Nj: Brown and
James A. Hurst, are seized subject to
the lien of the Plaintiffs several judg-
ments, with the value and annual rem
tai value of said real estate, the amount
of said several judgments with their
priorities as liens, to convene the Lien
Creditors of said Defendants, Brown and
Hurst, and audit the liens upon said real
estate, presented and proven before him
according TO their priorities. and make
report of his proceedings to the next
term of this Court. with any other mat
tiers specially stated, deemed pertinent
by himself or required by any OF the
parties TO be so stated"
4 Copy-Teste:
It. w. LATIMER, Clerk.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25
Commissioner Notice.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JET
ferson county, West Virginia.
j. GARLAND HURST, Administrator
of Thomas J. Merritt, who sues on be-
half of himself and all the creditors of
Jacob Merritt who shall come in and
contribute to the costs of this suit,
Plaintiff,
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25
Lookout for the General

All persons wishing to breed to blood
ed stock will do well by seeing .a GE NJ
found in Bruce's American Stud Book,
vol. /, page 423, and vol. B, page LIZ. His
time in 1881 was Las, mile dash, at Long
Branch.
He will stand ensuing season at Mr..
liable near Charlestown, w.
Va, every other week until the 18th day
of June. -
For particulars, see hand bills. Owned
and kent by T. T. BROWN.
mch25-4t. Berryville, Va.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25
against

f. NJ. Brown, James A. Hurst, A. G..
Dlawbaugh, O. G.. Mix, Jas. III. Shep-
herd. Trustee; Geo. NJ. Beltzhooyer,
Admir-. d. b. n. C. t. a., of John b. Shep-
herd; Joseph Trapnell, Trustee; w.
l.. Wilson, Admir-. C. t. a. OF Mary
Wright, Defendants,
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25

FRESH STONE LIME sold by
It. p. LIPPITT.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25
Charlestown MarketReport
THURspAY, March 8, 1857.

CORRECTED BY WALL & DORSEY
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25

Club / Regular
Prices oflPrices Of
the two. the two.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25
Commissioners Notice.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JET
PERSON COUNTY, w. VA.

f. M. Raum, Bank of Charlestown, Ellen
Homer, suing for themselves, and all
other Lien Creditors of Francis NJ.
Brown and James A. Hurst, who will
come III and contribute to the costs of
this suit, Plaintiffs,
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-03-25

\ man who has practiced medi-
cine for 40 years ought to know salt
from sugar; read what he says:
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-12-06

The regular monthly meeting Of the
chamber Of commerce vas held In the
usrlor Of tire Occidental Holol laat night.
There was q fair attendance. the prezi-
dent Bailey GAixsrL IN the chair. A
numhar Of bills Wore allowed AMI ordered
uaid. II. n Lcomis and & w. Mcf1iunis
wara eiactod membora o. the chamber
1T. Minor reported tbs , oparation and
publication Of Q pamphlet Of the seattle
Lake shore 4 Hastarn ksailway, deAcrlb-
lng ia route and tke resources Of the
country through which Il paeses and the
ai0n eastward
me roons formerly occupied b. the
rhamh eR have been taken b. the Unite
states land effice and the president re-
portsd tbs iaazinR Of new rooms IN the
fesler. isesry bul4dinR, GA the tAird noer
Letters were read from henry Willard
and ~ al SDifh In answer - the letters
Rewarded b. tbs chamber asking FOR q
better train service than reattie has en-
fndge f.ewis reported that shipments o.
uru-aece fron Yakima and Kiititas -
ieya were charged $40 pr car Wharfage
hers hF the ugeRoa lmproyement TIA
paey aad that TIE cunsl9aora aad cSn.
sirnecs felt that they ha6 : JUST Gauss 70
thfnk that they were tor Sigh. lbs chsfxe
IRON thoss piacss 70 this Is thus made
a. 20 DER car raaTe than % Tacoma. maca
. the diaaavAntAse o. the citizens Of Sc
atsla.
President Gatnsrt said that this wharf
are charge waa peculiar % Seattle. not
heinN enacted In snr other psRcs in thE
lynltaa ssateA Ha hAa paFsunally made
freqnent complaiats. but coald get no sat
isfsrttaa, The cuntntttee On fatiroats
was instructed 70 take charge Of the mat
Ter and eadeAvor % secure aa Abatement
az the nuisance.